"The quickest way to happiness is learning to be selfless. Ask more questions, talk about yourself less" -Macklemoore.
These words have left a resonance in my heart like no other. It's time to give back. For so long I have lived a blessed life. Frolicking from country to country, meeting the most incredible humans an soaking up magical indulgences. Up until this point, I am 27 years old and I feel like I have lived a life for me....perhaps even selfishly. *gasp* Embracing opportunity, love and chance. Investing in myself, courses, certifications and skills. Learning what I want, travelling where I want and following my dreams around the world.
But lately I've felt a bit empty, perhaps lacking in purpose. For years I have been curious about aid work- but have never really followed up on it. Now is the moment. I want to give back, to be a living example of gratitude for the very blessed life I have lead.
I offer myself in service. This could be simple acts, or grand gestures- that is not the point. The point is to serve- acts of selflessness.
The Challenge;
For 10 days- Once a day, I will go significantly out of my way to serve someone. For no reason other than giving back. It could be a stranger, it could be a close friend, it could be anonymous. We will see how it unfolds.
Purpose:
Find inspiration. Find Magic in simple moments. To connect with other human spirits. To inspire selflessness. To enact gratitude at its core level. To connect with purpose.
What are your thoughts? Please leave a comment below or e-mail me. aya.love.life@gmail.com
Of if you have an idea for an act of selflessness- I would love some inspiration. I hope through my actions I am able to inspire, even just 1 person, to spread joy through simple acts of kindness.
These words have left a resonance in my heart like no other. It's time to give back. For so long I have lived a blessed life. Frolicking from country to country, meeting the most incredible humans an soaking up magical indulgences. Up until this point, I am 27 years old and I feel like I have lived a life for me....perhaps even selfishly. *gasp* Embracing opportunity, love and chance. Investing in myself, courses, certifications and skills. Learning what I want, travelling where I want and following my dreams around the world.
But lately I've felt a bit empty, perhaps lacking in purpose. For years I have been curious about aid work- but have never really followed up on it. Now is the moment. I want to give back, to be a living example of gratitude for the very blessed life I have lead.
I offer myself in service. This could be simple acts, or grand gestures- that is not the point. The point is to serve- acts of selflessness.
The Challenge;
For 10 days- Once a day, I will go significantly out of my way to serve someone. For no reason other than giving back. It could be a stranger, it could be a close friend, it could be anonymous. We will see how it unfolds.
Purpose:
Find inspiration. Find Magic in simple moments. To connect with other human spirits. To inspire selflessness. To enact gratitude at its core level. To connect with purpose.
Day 1
Today I wrote this letter, enclosed and $50 bill and put it in an envelope. I then gave it to a stranger. I tried to do it anonymously (through a third party). The moments after I handed over the envelope, I felt a jolt- a rush of energy. Maybe a direct reflection of the simple joy I may have instigated.
Giving money away- It's not that I am rich (in fact I am in saving mode and scrimping on a lot of purchases) and it's not like $50 is a crazy sum of money- but I hope it is more the thought and the gesture that touches this persons heart.
Giving money away- It's not that I am rich (in fact I am in saving mode and scrimping on a lot of purchases) and it's not like $50 is a crazy sum of money- but I hope it is more the thought and the gesture that touches this persons heart.
What are your thoughts? Please leave a comment below or e-mail me. aya.love.life@gmail.com
Of if you have an idea for an act of selflessness- I would love some inspiration. I hope through my actions I am able to inspire, even just 1 person, to spread joy through simple acts of kindness.
